Grade 2 Read-Aloud

Cycles in Nature: Supplemental Guide 7 | The Life Cycle of a Frog 125

 Lesson Objectives

Core Content Objectives

Students will:

 Explain that a cycle is a sequence of events that repeats itself

again and again

 Describe the seasonal cycle: spring, summer, autumn, winter

 Explain effects of seasonal changes on plants and animals

 Defi ne the term life cycle

 Identify the stages of the life cycle of a frog (egg to egg)

 Explain metamorphosis

Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this

lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State

Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in

parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards

addressed in all lessons in this domain.

Students will:

 Identify the main topic of “The Life Cycle of a Frog” (RI.2.2)

 Write an informational paragraph explaining the stages of the life

cycle of a frog (W.2.2)

 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus

on information presented in “The Life Cycle of a Frog” and

strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing (W.2.5)

 Ask and answer what questions orally to gather information or

deepen understanding of the information contained in “The Life

Cycle of a Frog” (SL.2.3)

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